Google Docs to now automatically add line numbers

Google has launched a brand new function which automatically shows line numbers inside Docs which can be set to paged mode.

“In addition to earlier updates that offer you extra management over formatting in Google Docs, reminiscent of viewing non-printing characters and enhancements to content material organisation, we’re introducing the choice to show line numbers inside Docs which can be set to paged mode,” the tech big stated in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Monday.

The numbers are automatically calculated subsequent to every line within the doc, and might be configurable for your complete doc, a web page or a particular part. Moreover, these numbers are preserved when printing.

This function makes it simpler for customers to reference particular content material positions in paperwork, significantly when collaborating with others on lengthy or complicated content material.

The new function is presently rolling out to all GoogleWorkspace clients and customers with private Google Accounts.

Moreover, the choice doesn’t have admin management, the corporate stated. Last week, the tech big had introduced that it was including the ‘Alt textual content’ choice within the ‘Image choices’ sidebar of Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drawings.

Earlier this month, the corporate had introduced that it was revamping the “first open expertise” in Docs on Android gadgets.

With the revamped expertise, the Docs app begins within the edit mode.

In June, Google had introduced that it was making ‘paginated mode’ default on Docs for Android, which units up the Google Docwith pages and web page breaks within the app, enabling a extra cohesive visible design between the net and cellular.

(With inputs from IANS)